20 Questions for GOP Candidates in Your State
While the spotlight shines on this year’s presidential race, let’s not forget about the important downballot races. Two of the 11 governor’s races in 2024 are currently rated as toss-ups: North Carolina and New Hampshire. It’s worth noting that eight of the 11 governor’s mansions up for grabs this year are currently controlled by Republicans.
State-elected positions such as governor, state attorney general, senator, and House representative play a crucial role in checking federal abuses of power. A coalition of approximately half the nation’s attorneys general has been challenging the Biden administration’s power grabs through lawsuits against mass censorship, woke investment rules, and environmental communism.
The Democrats are on the defensive in the Senate this year, with 10 Republican senators, three independents who support Democrats, and 20 Democrat senators up for election. Politico’s Ally Mutnick highlights key races to watch, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona.
It’s not just about gaining seats in the Senate, but also about what Republicans will do once they’re there. Republican voters have long demanded a choice, not an echo, from their representatives. Holding politicians accountable for their use of public trust is crucial.
When it comes to individuals seeking positions of public responsibility, it’s important for the public to learn more about them. As co-moderator of a forum between Republican candidates for Indiana’s governor, I had the opportunity to ask questions that voters and reporters can use to vet candidates in any state.
Brief, Specific Questions
- Do you support empowering parents with education savings accounts for their children’s K-12 funding?
- Should state funding be withheld from institutions that promote racial hatred or support terrorist groups?
- Is it ethical to raise government revenue through gambling?
- Should public health entities be prohibited from infusing a woke agenda into policies and programs?
- Do you support allowing foreign entities that seek to undermine the U.S. to buy land in this state?
- Should state entities be prohibited from accepting grants with conditions that go against the state’s principles?
- Are there any conditions the state should not accept in exchange for grant funds?
- Do you support deregulating teacher licensing to improve teacher quality?
- Do you support implementing a health passport or social credit system?
- Should illegal aliens be entitled to financial or social welfare support from taxpayers?
- Should explicit and graphic books be allowed in school and public libraries?
Broader Questions
- Context: Many Americans oppose using race as a criterion for school and job admittance.
Question: Do you support improving curricular content and school leadership, or do you support diversity, equity, and inclusion governance?
- Context: Citizens’ trust in the election system is at an all-time low.
Question: Would you prioritize requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and eliminating mail-in voting?
- Context: The justice system is becoming increasingly politicized.
Question: What criteria will you use to appoint judges and how will you address the politicization of legal institutions?
- Context: Governors have the duty to hold the line against federal overreach.
Question: How would you ensure state agencies cooperate with the attorney general in challenging federal regulations?
- Context: Economic development agencies often engage in cronyism and corruption.
Question: Is it right to use taxpayer money to reward favored economic activity and how can the state unleash citizens’ economic potential?
- Context: Daycare programs have been shown to have negative effects on children and families.
Question: How would you prioritize the needs of families over businesses when it comes to workforce priorities?
- Context: Power outages and unreliable energy sources are a growing concern.
Question: What is your plan to provide reliable and low-cost energy for economic growth?
- Context: Health care costs continue to rise.
Question: What steps should the governor and state legislature take to control health care costs?
- Context: The economic and physical harms from lockdown policies are still being felt.
Question: Should emergency executive orders be limited to a maximum of 30 days and under what conditions are they necessary?
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How can downballot races, such as governor’s races, play a crucial role in checking federal abuses of power?
In Focus: The Importance of Downballot Races
While all eyes are focused on the upcoming presidential race, it is important not to forget about the crucial downballot races taking place. In particular, two of the 11 governor’s races in 2024 are currently rated as toss-ups: North Carolina and New Hampshire. It is worth noting that out of the 11 governor’s mansions up for grabs this year, eight are currently controlled by Republicans.
State-elected positions such as governor, state attorney general, senator, and House representative play a crucial role in checking federal abuses of power. A coalition of approximately half the nation’s attorneys general has been challenging the Biden administration’s power grabs through lawsuits against mass censorship, woke investment rules, and environmental communism.
The Democrats are currently on the defensive in the Senate this year, with 10 Republican senators, three independents who support Democrats, and 20 Democrat senators up for election. Key races to watch include Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona, as highlighted by Politico’s Ally Mutnick.
However, it is not just about gaining seats in the Senate, but also about what Republicans will do once they are there. Republican voters have long demanded a choice, not an echo, from their representatives. Holding politicians accountable for their use of public trust is crucial.
When individuals seek positions of public responsibility, it is important for the public to learn more about them. As a co-moderator of a forum between Republican candidates for Indiana’s governor, I had the opportunity to ask questions that voters and reporters can use to vet candidates in any state.
Some of these questions include whether they support empowering parents with education savings accounts for their children’s K-12 funding, whether state funding should be withheld from institutions that promote racial hatred or support terrorist groups, and whether it is ethical to raise government revenue through gambling. Other questions revolve around prohibiting public health entities from infusing a woke agenda into policies and programs, the purchase of land by foreign entities seeking to undermine the U.S., and whether state entities should accept grants with conditions that go against the state’s principles.
Furthermore, broader questions are posed, such as whether candidates support improving curricular content and school leadership or if they support diversity, equity, and inclusion governance. Additionally, candidates are asked about their priorities regarding requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and eliminating mail-in voting in response to citizens’ declining trust in the election system. Lastly, the politicization of the justice system is addressed, and candidates are asked about their stance on this issue.
These questions aim to provide voters with a better understanding of candidates’ positions on various important issues. It is essential for citizens to make informed choices when it comes to selecting their representatives. Downballot races may not receive as much attention as the presidential race, but they are vital in shaping the future of our nation and in upholding the principles and values that we hold dear.
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